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Re: b26063 - Questions on SSH optional feature
Karl-WE It's worth noting that it isn't enabled by default, just installed by default. From the release notes: Starting in Windows Server 2025 the Win32-OpenSSH server side component (SSHD) will ship installed by default. Previously, the Win32-OpenSSH server component shipped as an optional feature that needed to be installed. Additionally, there is a new option in the Server Manager UI to enabled/disable SSHD, as well as a new group, “OpenSSH Users”. To use SSHD, the feature only has to be enabled, not installed. When enabled, SSHD is allowed only on private networks on default port 22 Having a look at the sshd binary in `C:\Windows\System32\OpenSSH` indicates that the in-box version is `OpenSSH_9.5p1 for Windows` which appears to be up to date. Releases · PowerShell/Win32-OpenSSH (github.com)1.6KViews1like1CommentRe: SMTP Server removed in Windows Server 2025
It's been a deprecated feature since WS2012....The writing has been on the wall, and because of the preview you know ahead of GA that it's not going to be there anymore. WS2022 still supports it and will be around for quite a while yet, so it's not like there won't be a supported way as soon as WS2025 is released. But time to start looking at alternatives like linux postfix if you want on-prem still, or using Exchange Onine, Azure Communication Services or SendGrid7.3KViews5likes2CommentsRe: Install windows 10 insider preview
Earlier versions of the insider builds had issues with in place upgrades. Maybe try the feedback hub to let them know its still an issue. Is the server you're trying to upgrade running server core currently? Because I don't think you can in place upgrade a gui install to a core install2.5KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Where does win server 2019 core install programs?
Hey, I'm not sure if Microsoft Edge Insider is supported on Server Core. I'd be interested to know why you need a browser on your DC though, as the whole point of Server Core is to reduce attack surfaces and encourage good behaviours such as remote administration rather than logging on locally to machines.4.6KViews1like3CommentsRe: Windows Server 2019 System Insights
Hey Deleted, They are in their own event log - Applications and Service logs > Microsoft > Windows > System Insights > Admin Details here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/manage/system-insights/managing-capabilities#using-the-event-log-to-retrieve-capability-results2.4KViews1like0CommentsRe: windows server load balancing
Deleted, are you looking specifically to use IIS ARR? Or do you just need a load balancer? If the second one, I'd recommend having a look at something like Traefik as well, a lot of its use it normally in combination with Docker, but I use it as a general load balancer for all sorts of things and it works great.1.9KViews0likes0CommentsRe: S2D - Windows Server Insider
Hey Reyn Moran, Firstly, current builds of Windows Server Insider don't contain the Storage Spaces Direct feature, so you can't use them to test it out. Secondly, Windows Server Insider builds aren't supported in production either, so it wouldn't be a good idea for you to run your workplace on them :) If you've got a small workplace but want to take advantage of S2D to replace you SAN, try reaching out to local service providers in your area as you might be able to work with them to take advantage of monthly SPLA licensing to make it more affordable (however there are some requirements around using this sort of licensing). Also don't look at the licensing as an additional cost 'just for S2D', as you're alternative is putting that same money into buying a SAN instead. When comparing the options, work out what it is you actually need in terms of capacity and performance, both for now and the next few years, and then get quotes for both an S2D Hosts + DC Licensing (yes you can direct connect 2-node setups), and for Hyper-V Hosts + Standard Licensing + a SAN and see which suits your budget better. And don't compare a bottom end SAN with S2D, unless you don't need any performance at all, otherwise it's not an apples for apples comparison. Depending on your region, I'd recommend reaching out to DataON, they've got a range of really great S2D solutions that start very small and affordable.1.9KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Server-insider Build LTSC When next available to download
Deleted It's simple. Windows (Server/client) now has 2 servicing streams. Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) and Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC). SAC builds are released every 6 months, and for server, these are targeted at workloads like containers, where rapid feature release is needed, and workloads are more disposable. And funnily enough, containers need to be lightweight and are gui-less. Then there is the LTSC builds, and they represent the traditional 3 year release cycle. These are great for traditional workloads, RDS and infrastructure workloads like HCI. These come with a GUI option. Seeing as 2019 just dropped, and its an LTSC build, the current insider builds are focused on the next release, which will be a SAC build, hence no GUI. If you're wanting to work on the new, go and use WS2019, and start providing feedback on that so that when the time comes, MS will know what you want in the next LTSC. Or, start focusing on modern workloads so that you can take advantage of SAC builds. Also, with SAC and Server Core, there is now 2 new things to make administration easier, Windows Admin Center and Features On Demand! Windows Admin Center is the way forward for Windows Server Management, however a lot of the features are still missing, so in the meantime there is Features On Demand, which allows you to install the good old MMC tools on Server Core and get some of that old classic management experience back. More info here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/semi-annual-channel-overview2.7KViews0likes0Comments
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